5-Star Reviews: July 2011

Rated best-of-the-best by the MyRecipes community, these recipes taste as good as their praise.

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Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

"Fabulous! If you are a key lime pie lover then this ice cream is for you. Extremely easy to make. You will be enjoying a scrumptious 'piece of pie' in no time." —Vivian

Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Recipe

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Marinated Green Bean and Potato Salad

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

"Served this at a dinner party — was great to be able to make ahead and have at room temp! The guests loved it and we will definitely do it again. Very flavorful." —LisaEJ

Marinated Green Bean and Potato Salad Recipe

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Banana Pudding

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

"I love this recipe for banana pudding just about as much as my Mom's. It is so nice that it does not need to be cooked in a double boiler. For years I have layered wafers, bananas, and pudding but now I just pour the pudding over layers of wafers and bananas as suggested and it works beautifully." —aileenj71

Banana Pudding Recipe

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Sweet-and-Savory Burgers

"Not just another burger, a unique and refreshing twist to an old time favorite. Salt and vinegar fries would go nicely with this." —woodsmanbob

Sweet-and-Savory Burgers Recipe

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Fire-Grilled Pork Chops

Photo: Karry Hosford

"Excellent. I marinated them for about 24 hours and grilled them about 3-4 minutes per side, but I did use boneless and they cook faster. They were tender and flavorful. My whole family ate them up! I served them with corn on the cob, zucchini, and fresh strawberries." —LindigoGirl

Fire-Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

"I have made this recipe several times entertaining. It is an easy do ahead recipe that can be combined with a backyard barbecue party. The flavor is amazing and the chicken always comes out very moist." —erinedw

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

"I cook this recipe again and again, and my family never tires of it. The flavours go well together, and the recipe also works well with vegetable broth, so it can be easily adjusted to fit all people's dietary needs. Fabulous recipe!!" —anny

Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil Recipe

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Diver Scallops Grilled on Rosemary

Howard L. Puckett

"Best scallops I have ever had... Easy and delicious! They are so good you'll want to double the recipe." —a300stew

Diver Scallops Grilled on Rosemary Recipe

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Unfried Green Tomatoes with Fresh Tomato Gravy

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Mary Catherine Muir

"I had never tried green tomatoes—fried or otherwise—and i love this recipe!! i loved that the tomatoes were tart but not too tart." —cfgpop

Unfried Green Tomatoes with Fresh Tomato Gravy Recipe

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Chicken, Bacon, and Blue-Cheese Sandwiches

Leo Gong, Randy Mon

"Wow!!! These are so good. We ate them on whole wheat croissants, accompanied by a cup of hot soup."

Chicken, Bacon, and Blue-Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

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Summer Fruit Pie

Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo

"This is my new favorite fruit pie recipe. The combination of strawberries and peaches was perfect. The crust was the best I've ever made." —caradr

Summer Fruit Pie Recipe

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Chicken Thighs With Chunky Tomato Sauce

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

"This recipe is super-easy to make, and very healthy! You don't have to serve the chicken over the mashed potatoes, you could substitute whole wheat pasta for a healthier alternative, but it tastes great as is." —memphiskatie

Chicken Thighs With Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Summer's Best Garden Salad

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr, Hayden Patton

"Excellent salad recipe. I never use dressing but I love the dressing on this one. We subbed cherry tomatoes for the yellow pear tomatoes because they were unavailable." —Nmarie

Summer's Best Garden Salad Recipe

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Shrimp Skewers with Fruit Salsa

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Summer Fruit Salsa

"Have made this many times and the salsa combines perfectly with the shrimp." —chelsivia

Shrimp Skewers with Fruit Salsa Recipe

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Grilled Vegetables with Feta

"This is a regular side dish in our house--everyone loves the veggies grilled with this marinade. There are never any leftovers!!" —Whygal

Grilled Vegetables with Feta Recipe

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Sweet Dip With Cookies and Fruit

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

"This is a great dip for fruit. I made this for a family party, and this dip was gobbled up by kids and adults." —jswillen

Sweet Dip With Cookies and Fruit Recipe

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Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Barbecue Sauce

Photo: Oxmoor House

"One word! Yum! This is a fabulous dish to serve when friends come for a cookout. Easy. Tasty. Healthy. Better than going out for BBQ! I served this with CL's Green Bean with Bacon Salad, some chips, and some homemade hummus and pitas." —sarastallryan

Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Barbecue Sauce Recipe

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Planter's Punch

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

"Yum! Just what I have been looking for - fruity, refreshing made with rum. My husband said it reminded him of a drink we had one a recent cruise. You won't be disappointed!" —Gigi

Planter's Punch Recipe

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Summer Berry Medley with Limoncello and Mint

"This is a wonderful recipe! I have prepared this many times and everyone loves it. I normally serve it with a little low-fat vanilla yogurt, but ice cream or pound cake would be good too. This is a fresh, light dessert." —laura808

Summer Berry Medley with Limoncello and Mint Recipe

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Sweet Heat Hot Dogs

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Allison R. Banks

"Made this last night and we loved it. Had a great subtle sweet heat. The mayo/sriracha sauce would also be very good on burgers and brats." —bstalnaker

Sweet Heat Hot Dogs Recipe

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Fiery Peach and Habanero Salsa

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This was great, albeit pretty spicy. I love spicy food but it has quite a kick. Might use a little less haberno next time. Served it over chicken with brown rice and used the leftover for tacos with cabbage. Would be good with pork or fish also." —liz1379

Fiery Peach and Habanero Salsa Recipe

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Roasted Summer Squash and Chimichurri

Grilled Lamb Chops with Roasted Summer Squash & Chimichurri

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

"Made this over the weekend, and my husband and I really enjoyed it. Istead of roasting the zucchini & squash, I grilled it (for about 4 min per side), since I had to fire up the grill for the lamb already and didn't want to heat up the house by turning on the oven. We will definitely make this again!" —klwozniak

Grilled Lamb Chops with Roasted Summer Squash and Chimichurri Recipe

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Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwiches

Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Karen Shinto

"I'm always looking for something new to spice up a chicken sandwich, and this is it! The basil spread should also be good on tomato and cucumber sandwiches, and various panini sandwiches. Will keep a batch in the fridge all summer."

Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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Grilled Lemon-Bay Shrimp

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

"This is one of the best spring/summer recipes. We've done it with both shrimp & scallops. Every time it's delicious. I've had to use dried bay leaves as I've never been able to find fresh (I soak them to soften them), but I'm always amazed at how much flavor is added." —AngelaK66

Grilled Lemon-Bay Shrimp Recipe

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Strawberry-Turkey-Brie Panini

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Leigh Anne Montgomery

"This was even better than I expected. The sweet, spicy, fresh flavors are wonderful."

Strawberry-Turkey-Brie Panini Recipe

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Fettuccine-Vegetable Toss

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lisa Powell

"This was so easy to throw together and tasted wonderful. I don't much like mushrooms, so I just used 1 1/2 cups of carrots. The whole family loved it. Will definitely keep this recipe on hand for busy weeknights." —Kisskiss

Fettuccine-Vegetable Toss Recipe

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Blueberry Cobbler

Photo: Lisa Hubbard; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

"Delicious cobbler and is very easy to make!! Some cobblers can be heavy, but this is light. Would highly recommend. Easily could substitute other berries or peaches for the blueberries. Great with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream."

Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

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Grilled Okra and Tomato Skewers

Howard L. Puckett

"Absolutely delicious grilled vegetable recipe. It was actually quite spicy, so for tamer palates, you may want to reduce the amount of ground red pepper. Will definitely make again!"

Grilled Okra and Tomato Skewers Recipe

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Chicken with Southwestern Salsa

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This recipe was so awesome! It had lots of flavor and was very easy. Used the left over chicken and salsa in a wrap the next day for lunch with a little bit of cheese - Sooo good." —vchuck

Chicken with Southwestern Salsa Recipe

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Strawberries in Meyer Lemon Syrup

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

"I will definitely make this again. This was outstanding. The strawberries and the lemon were very floral tasting and sweet. The balance was wonderful. I totally recommend getting the Meyer lemons for this recipe." —Marcy

Strawberries in Meyer Lemon Syrup Recipe

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Potato-Stuffed Grilled Bell Peppers

"These were so good! I made them for dinner guests as a side dish to grilled steaks and caesar salad, and they were a huge hit. I'm definitely adding this to my list of favorites." —Mama2znc

Potato-Stuffed Grilled Bell Peppers Recipe

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5-Star Reviews

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Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

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Marinated Green Bean and Potato Salad

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Banana Pudding

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Sweet-and-Savory Burgers

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Fire-Grilled Pork Chops

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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

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Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil

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Diver Scallops Grilled on Rosemary

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Unfried Green Tomatoes with Fresh Tomato Gravy

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Chicken, Bacon, and Blue-Cheese Sandwiches

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Summer Fruit Pie

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Chicken Thighs With Chunky Tomato Sauce

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Summer's Best Garden Salad

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Shrimp Skewers with Fruit Salsa

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Grilled Vegetables with Feta

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Sweet Dip With Cookies and Fruit

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Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Barbecue Sauce

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Planter's Punch

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Summer Berry Medley with Limoncello and Mint

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Sweet Heat Hot Dogs

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Fiery Peach and Habanero Salsa

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Roasted Summer Squash and Chimichurri

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Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwiches

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Grilled Lemon-Bay Shrimp

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Strawberry-Turkey-Brie Panini

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Fettuccine-Vegetable Toss

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Blueberry Cobbler

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Grilled Okra and Tomato Skewers

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Chicken with Southwestern Salsa

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Strawberries in Meyer Lemon Syrup

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Potato-Stuffed Grilled Bell Peppers

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